1. It is an expression used by an employer to indicate that an employee is worthless and completely expendable.

2. An expression used to show that an employer does not give a crap about an employee.
Employee: Hey Vince (boss man or employer) it has been 10 years now since my last 50 cent raise.
Employer: Bro. It's cheaper to fire you.
by EGX December 23, 2013
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